shadow – Oct 20, 2008 12:00 AM

Shadow is doing an excellent job defending this pack. Last week, a wild wolf was observed in the parking lot, headed for the back of the enclosure, and Shadow did a considerable amount of howling and posturing. Then, after the entrance was changed and the visitors to the Center started coming in the office door, he has presented himself on the hillside facing the door, and stays there (on Friday, he didn't move during an entire 5 hour observation period). The other males even join him in this watch. In other interactions, he is strong to dominate and the pups follow his lead well. He and Maya still pair bond and when there's howling bouts, the two of them are usually on the rock together.